Akola, Sept 18 (PTI) Unidentified persons hurled stones at a Ganesh idol procession in Akot city in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra on Wednesday, leaving some police personnel and others injured, officials said.

The incident occurred in Nandipeth area at 4 PM, prompting police to bring in reinforcement to control the situation.

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Police detained 68 persons for allegedly throwing stones and the process of registering a case is underway, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer Anmol Mittal.

He said injured peoples were admitted to the rural hospital and security was stepped up by police in sensitive areas.

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"The situation is under control now," he added.

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